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Foxconn plans EV event in Japan to woo manufacturers: sources
Foxconn is set to hold a seminar in Japan on April 9 to lay out its strategy on electric vehicles, two sources with direct knowledge of…
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Singtel’s NCS expands in the Philippines through a joint venture for clients to better access services
NCSI Holdings will acquire a 51 per cent stake in Yondu for a total net consideration of 134 million Philippine pesos NCS, Singtel’s…
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Hong Kong lures investment firms Ardian, Arga seeking expansion
Two investment firms are setting up offices in Hong Kong to attract money from the region, the latest sign of renewed financial activity…
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Turkey says Chery Auto’s partners to invest US$1 billion in plant to make 200,000 cars a year
[ANKARA/BEIJING] Turkey said on Wednesday (Mar 26) that Chery Automobile’s partners will invest US$1 billion in a manufacturing facility…
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Trump admin handed legal loss over transgender troops ban in stinging order
The Trump administration's motion to dissolve a court order blocking the president's ban on transgender military troops was denied on…
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RBNZ board yet to recommend temporary governor to minister
The Reserve Bank Act states the board must make a recommendation within 28 days of the office of the governor becoming vacant New Zealand…
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Asia: Autos lead market losses after Trump’s latest tariffs salvo
A plunge in automakers hit Asian equities on Thursday after Donald Trump announced painful tariffs on all imported vehicles and parts as…
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Autos lead market losses after Trump’s latest tariffs salvo
A plunge in automakers hit Asian and European equities on Thursday (Mar 27) after Donald Trump announced painful tariffs on all imported…
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Microsoft pulls back from more data centre leases in US and Europe: analysts
Alphabet has said it will spend US$75 billion on its AI buildout this year, 29 per cent more than Wall Street expected, while Meta has…
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UOB set to issue US$2 billion in dollar-denominated notes across 3 tranches
UOB is set to issue US$2 billion in a three-tranche US dollar-denominated senior bond offering, it said on Thursday (Mar 27). The notes…
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Nissan’s new CEO says it needs partners and is open to Honda
Nissan Motor’s incoming chief executive officer said he’s open to pursing a partnership with Honda Motor, the Japanese peer his carmaker…
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Gold firms on concerns over Trump’s reciprocal tariff plans
Markets will be scanning the US personal consumption expenditures data due on Friday, which could shed more light on the US interest rate…
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Paragon Reit unitholders to vote on proposed privatisation on Apr 22
Unitholders will vote on the proposed privatisation of Paragon Reit in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) and scheme meeting on Apr…
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Robinhood, moving beyond meme stocks, now wants to be your bank
Robinhood Markets has moved past its meme stock days to become known as the go-to trading platform for retail investors of all stripes –…
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Trump Floats Chinese Tariff Cuts in Exchange for TikTok Deal
President Trump on Wednesday raised the possibility that he could relax steep upcoming tariffs on China in exchange for the country’s…
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Japan putting ‘all options on table’ in dealing with US auto tariffs, PM Ishiba says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday Tokyo will put “all options on the table” in dealing with Washington’s…
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Homeland Security Secretary Noem tours El Salvador prison where deported Venezuelans are held
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday visited the high-security El Salvador prison where Venezuelans who the Trump…
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Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts
President Trump said on Wednesday that he would impose a 25 percent tariff on cars and car parts that were imported into the United…
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Fox News contributor rips Trump admin over Signal texts claim: "Undeniable"
Fox News contributor Andrew McCarthy ripped into the Trump administration's claims that the information shared in a Signal app chat among…
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Apple says Indonesia iPhone sales ban ends in April
The country has also banned the sale of Google Pixel phones for failing to meet the 40 per cent local parts requirement Teach giant Apple…
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Auto industry rocked by Trump’s 25% tariffs on US imports
US automakers and their global rivals were rocked on Wednesday by President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would impose 25 per cent…
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Appeals court upholds Judge Boasberg's blockade on Venezuelan gang deportations
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld a judge's blockade on President Trump using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang…
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China raises record 1.45 trillion yuan from bonds in stimulus signal
China ramped up debt issuance this quarter, a move that both signals authorities’ priority on stimulating growth and efforts to prevent a…
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Japan’s natural hot springs are running low. Overtourism is to blame
Japanese hot springs—better known as onsens—are prized for their zen experience, with travelers coming from around the world to lounge in…